Position Summary: Horizon Science Academy is looking for a Social Studies Teacher willing to join our team for the 2024-2025 school year to educate students in grades 6-8. Apply now to join this highly diverse student and teacher community to create a dynamic school culture of high expectations and motivation in a small and safe learning environment.Teaching Responsibilities: Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians, and coworkers. Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction which reflects observations and goals of individual children. Establish a classroom culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students.
Work with the faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment. Share best practices with other teachers and collaborate with them to improve instructional and assessment practices. Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress. Keep the classroom environment organized, attractive and safe.
Interact frequently and respectfully with students.Skills: Highly qualified in the content area Uses data to drive instruction Receptive to feedback and desire to grow professionally Has the work ethic and willingness to go above and beyond Highly organizedEducation & Experience: Bachelor's degree Valid OH teaching certificate/license or must be in the process of obtaining a valid OH teaching certificate/license in the subject area to be taught